Multimedia Production Manager at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

JOB PURPOSE

• The Multi-Media Production Manager leads the operations & production of SABC’s short-form advertising, promo and branded content across radio, AV and digital platforms.
• This role bridges creative direction and production management, ensuring that every campaign delivers best-in-class production values and optimal resource efficiencies.

MAIN OBJECTIVES (KEY PERFORMANCE AREA)
JOB OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

Creative Direction & Campaign Execution

• Translate scripts and storyboards into engaging visual and audio storytelling.
• Allocate & manage all relevant production resources efficiently including facilities, suppliers & freelancers (IC’s).
• Ensure tone, messaging & other creative requirements in campaign briefs are fully complied with in all production outcomes. 

Production Management & Operations

• Oversee day-to-day production workflow, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Approve scripts, shoot schedules, budgets and post-production timelines.
• Coordinate across internal stakeholders (Creative Studio, Sales, Marketing, Channel Heads, Digital).
• Ensure efficient use of studios, editing suites, and technical resources.
• Develop and manage production budgets.
• Ensure maximum creative output within financial constraints.
• Manage vendor contracts, freelance crew, and rights/licensing costs. Supervise post-production editing, sound design, motion graphics, and mastering.
• Review and approve final deliverables across radio, AV and digital formats.
• Ensure content meets both SABC’s brand and technical standards as well as those in each campaign brief.

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and guide multi-disciplinary production staff.
• Foster a high-performance, creative and collaborative culture.
• Identify new talent, tools and workflows that enhance efficiency and innovation.

INHERENT REQUIREMENT

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• NQF 6 Diploma in Visual Arts/Creative art/ Communication and or Graphic Design

ADVANTAGE

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 8–12 years in production, with at least 5 years at senior Producer/Director level.
• Demonstrable experience in campaign-based content (ads, promos, branded content).
• Background in both creative agency and broadcast production environments highly advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent production planning, budgeting and scheduling skills.
• Strong directing and producing skills for radio, AV and digital campaigns.
• Fluent in the technical aspects of post-production (editing, sound, graphics).
• Ability to manage teams under tight deadlines with agile leadership & project management approach.
• Advanced understanding of storytelling, camera direction, and editing flow.
• Multi-platform content formats and audience engagement principles.
• Broadcast technical standards and digital delivery specifications.
• Rights, music licensing, and compliance within a public broadcaster context.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools.

Deadline:31st July,2026